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Ciudadano de la galaxia
352 pages, Paperback
Published January 11, 2024
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Robert A. Heinlein
1,053 books10.5k followersRobert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His plots often posed provocative situations which challenged conventional social mores. His work continues to have an influence on the science-fiction genre, and on modern culture more generally.
Heinlein became one of the first American science-fiction writers to break into mainstream magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post in the late 1940s. He was one of the best-selling science-fiction novelists for many decades, and he, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke are often considered the "Big Three" of English-language science fiction authors. Notable Heinlein works include Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers (which helped mold the space marine and mecha archetypes) and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. His work sometimes had controversial aspects, such as plural marriage in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, militarism in Starship Troopers and technologically competent women characters who were formidable, yet often stereotypically feminine—such as Friday.
Heinlein used his science fiction as a way to explore provocative social and political ideas and to speculate how progress in science and engineering might shape the future of politics, race, religion, and sex. Within the framework of his science-fiction stories, Heinlein repeatedly addressed certain social themes: the importance of individual liberty and self-reliance, the nature of sexual relationships, the obligation individuals owe to their societies, the influence of organized religion on culture and government, and the tendency of society to repress nonconformist thought. He also speculated on the influence of space travel on human cultural practices.
Heinlein was named the first Science Fiction Writers Grand Master in 1974. Four of his novels won Hugo Awards. In addition, fifty years after publication, seven of his works were awarded "Retro Hugos"—awards given retrospectively for works that were published before the Hugo Awards came into existence. In his fiction, Heinlein coined terms that have become part of the English language, including grok, waldo and speculative fiction, as well as popularizing existing terms like "TANSTAAFL", "pay it forward", and "space marine". He also anticipated mechanical computer-aided design with "Drafting Dan" and described a modern version of a waterbed in his novel Beyond This Horizon.
Also wrote under Pen names: Anson McDonald, Lyle Monroe, Caleb Saunders, John Riverside and Simon York.
Heinlein became one of the first American science-fiction writers to break into mainstream magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post in the late 1940s. He was one of the best-selling science-fiction novelists for many decades, and he, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke are often considered the "Big Three" of English-language science fiction authors. Notable Heinlein works include Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers (which helped mold the space marine and mecha archetypes) and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. His work sometimes had controversial aspects, such as plural marriage in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, militarism in Starship Troopers and technologically competent women characters who were formidable, yet often stereotypically feminine—such as Friday.
Heinlein used his science fiction as a way to explore provocative social and political ideas and to speculate how progress in science and engineering might shape the future of politics, race, religion, and sex. Within the framework of his science-fiction stories, Heinlein repeatedly addressed certain social themes: the importance of individual liberty and self-reliance, the nature of sexual relationships, the obligation individuals owe to their societies, the influence of organized religion on culture and government, and the tendency of society to repress nonconformist thought. He also speculated on the influence of space travel on human cultural practices.
Heinlein was named the first Science Fiction Writers Grand Master in 1974. Four of his novels won Hugo Awards. In addition, fifty years after publication, seven of his works were awarded "Retro Hugos"—awards given retrospectively for works that were published before the Hugo Awards came into existence. In his fiction, Heinlein coined terms that have become part of the English language, including grok, waldo and speculative fiction, as well as popularizing existing terms like "TANSTAAFL", "pay it forward", and "space marine". He also anticipated mechanical computer-aided design with "Drafting Dan" and described a modern version of a waterbed in his novel Beyond This Horizon.
Also wrote under Pen names: Anson McDonald, Lyle Monroe, Caleb Saunders, John Riverside and Simon York.
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September 1, 2025
Es una lectura entretenida, aunque creo que ha envejecido mal. Algunas cosas se han quedado claramente anticuadas (se habla de proyectores y fonógrafos, cámaras de fotos con carrete...) y otras incluso están mal (¿galactografía?). Y no solo eso, sino que algunas ideas de la trama parecen difícilmente extrapolables a un futuro (¿sigue habiendo mercado de esclavos, o mendigos con escudilla y mendrugo de pan?).
En conjunto, es una narración de aventuras de un huérfano espacial, al estilo de Oliver Twist, que podría perfectamente ubicarse en el siglo XVIII si reemplazamos los planetas por naciones de la vieja Tierra y las naves espaciales por barcos. Así es como fue concebida, al fin y al cabo. Como novela juvenil.
La segunda mitad mejora un poco al introducir algunos planetas y especies. El autor también ilumina el periodo militar de nuestro huérfano quien, sin mucha justificación, empieza a valorar el convertirse en cadete espacial sobre todas las cosas (¿Tropas del Espacio, alguien?). El desenlace final es interesante.
Este estilo de ciencia ficción a mí no me aporta mucho. No hay ciencia, el viaje espacial y las tecnologías son meramente herramientas para la trama y la especulación se basa en una premisa mundana. El tema, no obstante, es interesante: la libertad.
En conjunto, es una narración de aventuras de un huérfano espacial, al estilo de Oliver Twist, que podría perfectamente ubicarse en el siglo XVIII si reemplazamos los planetas por naciones de la vieja Tierra y las naves espaciales por barcos. Así es como fue concebida, al fin y al cabo. Como novela juvenil.
La segunda mitad mejora un poco al introducir algunos planetas y especies. El autor también ilumina el periodo militar de nuestro huérfano quien, sin mucha justificación, empieza a valorar el convertirse en cadete espacial sobre todas las cosas (¿Tropas del Espacio, alguien?). El desenlace final es interesante.
Este estilo de ciencia ficción a mí no me aporta mucho. No hay ciencia, el viaje espacial y las tecnologías son meramente herramientas para la trama y la especulación se basa en una premisa mundana. El tema, no obstante, es interesante: la libertad.
April 19, 2025
Empezó muy bien, con un estilo que se lee ágil y se fue quedando a medio gas. Hay elementos que le da mucha importancia y se pierde. La lucha personal del protagonista se desdibuja cuando todo la novela vuela por el tiempo y todo pasa rapidísimo (frente a la primera parte)
He sentido que está descompensada.
He sentido que está descompensada.
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